Lou Kessler wrote:Usually a typical style of Napa cab. 97 was a ripe vintage. If it's been stored properly the wine should be fine. Grigich in those days was not usually over the top and had good balance as a rule.

Thanks Lou. I'm excited to pull the cork.

Jeff

"Meeting Franklin Roosevelt was like opening your first bottle of champagne. Knowing him was like drinking it." - Winston Churchill

The wine went well with the spaghetti. I was most impressed by the texture - still fairly tannic. The "fruit" tasted a bit absent, but I figured that might be the case. It was about what I expected. Let's give it 89 points.

Jeff

"Meeting Franklin Roosevelt was like opening your first bottle of champagne. Knowing him was like drinking it." - Winston Churchill